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Embroidery stands

(5 Posts)
Cressy Mon 12-Oct-26 12:05:24

Thank you for the suggestions. Has anyone used a stand for using while sitting on the sofa? Not sure how ‘sturdy’ they would be.

Graphite Mon 12-Oct-26 11:18:47

I use an Elbesse table clamp. They cost around £25-£30.

My favourite YouTube embroiderer, Sarah Homfray demonstrates here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElcnWWixmJ8

Beechnut Mon 12-Oct-26 11:14:47

You can buy embroidery stands from Crafty Imaginations online. They are by Nurge.

jusnoneed Mon 12-Oct-26 11:09:24

I used to use a stand similar to this, adjustable for hoops and frames.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0034SURPI?linkCode=osi&ascsubtag=ecSEP1fjhbejmv538m8d&th=1&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestproductsreviews.co.uk%2Ffree-standing-embroidery-frames&language=en_GB&tag=gransnetforum-21&asc_campaign=YmVzdHByb2R1Y3RzcmV2aWV3cy5jby51a35i~530559335~1363396905848078&asc_source=YmVzdHByb2R1Y3RzcmV2aWV3cy5jby51a35i

Cressy Mon 12-Oct-26 11:00:26

Apologies to begin with as I’m not quite sure that what I am looking for exists!

I am new to embroidery. I have completed numerous cross stitch kits in the past - mainly for new babies but they have stopped arriving.
Now I am older I am finding my hands ache more these days so wanted to try a stand. I have got a kit for a round hoop and also a square frame. Is it possible to buy a stand that will hold both shapes? Preferably one which I can use sitting on the sofa.
Once upon a time I could have tried looking in a craft shop but they seem to have disappeared.

Thanks